Attack on Sylica

[Anastasia]

"Together we are stronger," Antenora agrees, as...

Next move here?

[Ebiris]

Get Shar girl set up in a room in the palace to sleep things off since she seems out of it. Marie will watch over her.

Otherwise I'll let Seira know everything's good and take stock for how the battle went.

Also reminder Jessica was meant to get a node update a while ago so if she happens to be around for the after action report that can happen.

[Anastasia]

We'll do that first.

The battle went well - losses for sure but Ysgard largely mitigates it. The loss of material will take some time to replenish, but overall it's a victory with no great drawbacks. It's an hour later and you're with Marie going over it, when Jessica comes in. She's battle stained, dirty and with her rapier at her side. "Sister," she says. "Strength of Light's preliminary word is that all's good. Used properly, the victory can be propaganda to gain more than we lost."

Taking a seat in front of your desk, resting, "Could I borrow a prestidigitation? I was rather active on the flanks of the battle."

[Ebiris]

"Mmm, success in attacking and defending so close together," Alicia agrees. "We're doing well and still growing." She casts the spell to tidy Jessica up before asking, "How was the battle from your side, then? I know undead aren't your forte. Ugly business with that cloud from my point of view. Treasure your children, Jessica," she urges, before smiling and consciously brightening the tone. "It won't be terribly long before they're all grown up and giving you grandchildren."

[Anastasia]

"I was harrying, harrassing and altogether presenting a target to let other soldiers do their job. Your warriors and paladins did well, sister." Jessica smiles as you cleanse her, then adds, "Also, you two, Antenora remarked that you took in another topless troublemaker. Am I missing a joke here?"

After that and brightening herself, "Grandchildren! Then great grandchildren and...that's a lot to think about, but...life always find a way. Facing the shadows reminded me of that, and I know some about being a shadow." Jessica trails off again, smiling. Then you feel it - that connection with Jessica, bright and glowing stronger. Before your eyes, a ring forms, of shadow stuff and gold, from thin air. It is delicate and airy, flying onto Jessica's left ring finger.

Node update, go check out and tell me you read it.

Ring of the Shadow Slayer: Melee and ranged attacks are counted as ghost touch.

[Ebiris]

Read it.

"Oh," Alicia's eyes widen. "Did you feel that, sister? It's that connection, the same one I felt with Syala, Antenora, and Latha. It improved their weapons and granted me magic before, now it's made that ring for you," she leans forward to peer at it, discerning its magic. "Potent, too. It's a representation of our connection, and a sign of your potential." She looks seriously at Jessica, "You could potentially become a goddess as I have. Antenora and Latha as well."

Oh, and not to forget her earlier question. "Speaking of Antenora, yes. She was naked when I first met her as well. I don't know for sure if we can take that as a good omen though."

[Anastasia]

Jessica looks at it, face unreadable as she does. Then, ever so slowly, she smiles. "Our connection? Then we'll keep going - because if I've learned anything here, I don't want to rest while you're still going. There's too much to be done, too much to save."

After mulling that over, looking over her ring, "Really? Oh yes, now I recall that." Then, with a slight, teasing smile, "Sister, are you sure you aren't interested in woman besides Syala? You seem to be tipping your hand there."

[Ebiris]

Marie who's up till now been silent speaks up cheerfully, "I don't mind sharing Antenora, what's Alicia's is mine and what's mine is Alicia's!" she says with a wide grin.

"Not quite how I meant for that to be read," Alicia says with a little sigh. "Though thank you Marie... and I'll thank you not to make eyes at Syala next time you see her as well."

[Anastasia]

"Poor Alicia," Jessica chuckles, "Really though, did you ever get that Sharran's name?"

[Ebiris]

"No, she collapsed and hasn't yet recovered," Alicia answers with a shake of her head. "I'm monitoring her room, once she's woken up and put herself together - and assuming she doesn't try anything insane, I'll have Marie bring her over to me or my avatar to talk properly."

[Anastasia]

"Alright," Jessica slowly rises, "I should get back to it, I'm serving as a morale officer now that the battle's won, helping keep spirits up. Just be strong, Alicia. You'll survive all the chaotics around you yet."

[Ebiris]

"Go see Roald and the children first," Alicia suggests to Jessica. "They'll be glad to see you back after a battle like that."

[Anastasia]

"Alicia," Jessica's voice is a gentle chiding, "I did that already." Smiling at that, Jessica goes off.

Doing anything but holding it down and waiting for the Sharran to awaken?

[Ebiris]

Given how Jessica needed to cleaned up Alicia assumed she came here straight from the fray!

Yeah pretty much just waiting on that.

[Anastasia]

Who is going to be here for this?